Infant Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Is at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Hold a certificate in Infant and Toddler care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
• Or an adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the Department approved expanding quality in infant and toddler development course of training.
• Or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Level II or higher, as determined by the Colorado Shines.
• Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or,
• Has completed the Department-approved “Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development” and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with Infants and/or Toddlers.

Nice To Haves

• PDIS Credential 3.0 Level 2 or higher
• Schedule Availability (Mid and Closing Shifts)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Premier Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (Employer covers portion).
• Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance at no cost to you.
• 401(k) program offers MATCHING
• Employee Assistance Services, Telehealth, and Telemedicine.